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1. When is garbage and recycling collected?

The pick up for your home will be weekly on Monday or Tuesday. All waste should be placed in provided containers at the end of the driveway. Collections begin at 7:00am. Please make sure your garbage is available for pick up by that time.

Bayside has a comprehensive household recycling program that includes pick up by Village crews. Household pick ups are every other Wednesday. Please do the following:
Place your recyclables in your provided container at the end of the driveway where our crews can access it.

Materials should be rinsed, clean and ready for collection by 7:00 a.m.

Collection crews will tag all containers which do not conform to these specifications, and will leave materials behind.

2. My garbage or recycling was not picked up on the scheduled day, who should I call?

The Department of Community and Utility Services asks that you have your items out by 7:00am. If you had them out by that time, please contact Village Hall. If not, call backs will be charged a fee of $36 each time.

3. What do I do with my household hazardous waste (HHW)?

Bayside participates in a Milwaukee County program that allows Bayside residents to dispose of their household hazardous waste at various Hazardous Waste Facilities. For more information please contact the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District at 272-5100 or visit www.mmsd.com.

4. When can I rake leaves to the side of the road?

In the Fall, leaves must be raked into piles at the side of the road. Please, do not mix leaves with other yard waste. Please do not rake leaves into the road.

5. How do I get my branches or brush picked up?

Branches up to 6 inches diameter and no longer than 10 feet in length may be placed at the edge of the road for chipping. Branches should be neatly stacked and cut ends parallel to the street.

6. What items will not be picked up and what do I do with them?

Currently, Bayside provides curbside collection of leaves, fruit debris, garden debris, twigs and brush. The Village does not pick up grass clippings, thatch, sod, or contractor-generated landscaping debris. If you utilize the services of a lawn service, landscape contractor, tree service, etc., you must make arrangements with them to dispose of their debris.

7. How and where do I get a rain barrel?

The Village sells rain barrels at Village Hall for $45.00. You may have it delivered or take it with you at the time of purchase. Color and styles dependent on stock.

8. One of my trees is dead/dying. I believe it is located in the Village right-of-way, what should I do?

Please contact Village Hall at 414-206-3915. A formal inspection will be done to determine tree health and ownership.

9. My neighbor has a dead tree, who should I contact?

The Village encourages neighbors to communicate in order to prevent possible disagreements. You may also utilize the Village’s Request Tracker, or contact Village Hall to report the dead tree for property maintenance inspection.

10. My neighbor's tree is growing into my yard and I would like to trim it - can I?

The Village encourages neighbors to communicate in order to prevent possible disagreements. You are allowed to trim the tree to the property line, however you cannot do so in a manner that would cause the tree future health issues.

11. What is a private lateral?

A private sanitary lateral is the pipe that connects your home (sinks, showers, toilets) to the Village’s sanitary sewer system. The private lateral ownership and maintenance responsibility is that of the property owner.

12. I have water coming up through my floor drain in the basement, what should I do?

Please contact Village Hall at (414) 206-3912. If the incident occurs during non-office hours, owners are encouraged to contact a private plumber and inform Village Hall at their earliest convenience.

13. I smell sewer gas coming from my floor drain.

This is most often caused by regular drying of the of the drain trap. Simply pour a bucket of water down the drain to see if this alleviates the problem. If your problem persists, contact a private plumber.

14. How can I avoid basement backups during a heavy rain event?

While there are no guaranteed ways to prevent backups, there are a few things you can do to prevent the likelihood of one occurring in your home. During heavy rains, do not run the washer or dishwasher if you don’t have to. Also, limit the amount of time in the shower.

15. My driveway culvert is damaged/heaved, what should I do?

- Driveways, and the subsequent culvert, repairs are the responsibility of the homeowner. If you’re planning to have your culvert replaced, you must apply for a impervious surface/culvert permit. Culvert Permit

16. My neighbor's downspouts drain directly into my yard, is this legal?

No. Village code states that no sump pump, downspout, catch basin, drain tile, or swimming pool, hot tub, or spa drain outfall, including temporary extensions added thereto, may direct water within ten feet of adjoining properties or otherwise affect drainage on adjoining properties, including, but not limited to, federal, state, county and village owned properties, thoroughfares and rights-of-way. If you notice a violation of this code, you may contact Village Hall for a property maintenance inspection.

17. What can I do to improve stormwater on my property?

The best way to improve stormwater is to allow for additional infiltration of water on your lawn (rain gardens). Also, rain barrels are useful ways to help recycle rain water to use during drier times.